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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Bermuda Receive More Corresponsive from Infantino
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review into the governance of world football's governing body, insisting he remains open to structural reform.
The move follows intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash over the aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which would have seen commercial and ticketing rights for major tournaments — including the World Cup — partially offloaded to private investors.
In a letter addressed to members of the Fifa Council and all 211 national member associations, including the Bermuda Football Association, Infantino outlined plans for an outside review to "recommend potential improvements" in how the organisation operates.
Ahead of a key Fifa Council meeting scheduled for next month, Infantino also tabled a wide-ranging consultation process focused on "how Fifa's decision-making can be further strengthened".
The scope would look at the responsibilities tied to the role of the president, while identifying "practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives".
The concessions arrive at a testing moment for Infantino's leadership following widespread opposition to the controversial FFE initiative.
Under that scheme, a newly created vehicle would have managed commercial and ticketing operations across all Fifa competitions, with a 21% stake being sold to an external private investment firm.
The blueprint triggered fierce resistance from regional confederations, culminating in Uefa and Concacaf demanding that Fifa distribute $10m to each of the 211 member associations directly from its existing cash reserves instead.
In what marks a conciliatory response to critics, Infantino wrote: "Over recent weeks, I have taken time to listen before writing to you," pledging to conduct formal consultations with confederations, member associations, and other key stakeholders.
Infantino was also keen to push back against accusations that Fifa was preparing to cede control over the sport, writing that the FFE venture "did not involve relinquishing Fifa's control or authority over sporting decisions. Obviously!"
He added: "The proposal entered the public domain before Fifa's planned institutional process had been completed and before it could be presented in full to the Council and the member associations.
"I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken. They had not."
Defending his record, the 56-year-old maintained that governance principles had never been on the negotiating table.
"Democratic processes, independence and sporting authority were never for sale. They are not for sale and never will be," Infantino wrote, adding that he remains "fully committed to leading Fifa and confident in what we can achieve together."
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Monday, September 21, 2026
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Bermuda National Senior Football Team Announced
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) announced the Senior Men’s National Team that will play in the next edition of the Concacaf Nations League.
League B features 16 national teams divided into four groups. Bermuda has been placed in League B, Group B, along with Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia, and Barbados. Group Stage matches will be played at centralized venues, a format change introduced in the last edition to reduce travel demand and support Member Associations in delivering the highest possible standards of competition.
During the September – October FIFA International match window, Bermuda will play Guadeloupe and St. Lucia in St. Lucia on September 25th and 28th, respectively.
The team will then travel to Barbados to play the Bajan Tridents twice on October 2nd and 5th.
Following Group Stage action, the four group winners will advance to the League’s Championship to compete for the title of League B Champions and be promoted to League A, while fourth-place finishers will be relegated to League C.
Bermuda Squad
Goalkeepers: Milai Perott - Corby Town Football Club Jahquil Hill - Dandy Town Hornets Coleridge Fubler - Binfield FC Defenders: Emeer Peets - Boston United; London Steede - North Village Rams Lejuan Simmons - Dandy Town Hornets Deniche Hill - FC Halifax Town; Brighton Morrison - Binfield FC; Jorj Dublin - Devonshire Colts; Harry Twite - Basford United FC; Caleb McDowall - Anderson University. Midfielders: Sincere Hall - North Village Rams Ne-Jai Tucker - Walton and Hersham FC; Blayz Borgesson - Burnley FC; Riley Robinson - Glacis United FC. Forwards: Diego Richardson - Devonshire Colts Djair Parfit - Unattached Enrique Russell - PHC Zebras Zeiko Lewis - Young Men's Social Club Elisha Darrell - Devonshire Colts Luke Robinson - Glacis United FC Ajani Burchall - NC State University Nahki Wells - Luton Town FC Justin Donawa - Somerset Trojans
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Friday, September 18, 2026
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Bermuda drawn in Group AC for inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup
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Bermuda’s Under-15 national team have been drawn alongside European heavyweights Poland and Georgia for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.
The young Bermuda team face a genuinely global test in Group AC, where they will also take on regional neighbours the British Virgin Islands, southern African side Namibia, and central African outfit São Tomé and Príncipe.
The ground-breaking tournament, set to run in Baku from October 22nd to 31st 2026, marks the debut of Fifa's new flagship youth competition. Designed to provide member associations of all sizes with elite international exposure, the event will see over 3,000 players and officials descend on Azerbaijan for an expansive 8v8 format across six matchdays.
For Bermuda's emerging prospects, the draw offers an unprecedented shop window against contrasting football cultures and styles. European stalwarts Poland and a technically sharp Georgia side will present formidable hurdles, while encounters against Namibia and São Tomé and Príncipe provide rare cross-confederation tests ahead of a familiar Caribbean showdown with the BVI.
The tournament begins with a qualification group phase to determine subsequent placement tiers, ensuring every nation plays meaningful fixtures throughout the festival.
Action gets under way next month, with Bermuda's next generation preparing to carry the flag on the world stage.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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BOA Leadership Attends Panam Sports General Assembly in Lima
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Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) President Peter Dunne and Secretary General Branwen Smith-King represented the island at the 64th Panam Sports General Assembly in Lima, Peru.
With major multisport milestones on the horizon—notably the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games—the meetings ensured Bermuda remains deeply integrated in high-level discussions shaping athlete development, funding, and international qualification pathways across the Americas.
The assembly served as the centerpiece of Panam Sports’ inaugural Sports Week, convening National Olympic Committee presidents, secretary generals, athlete representatives, and International Olympic Committee (IOC) members.
Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg addressed delegates on day two of proceedings. Lindberg provided updates on preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, emphasizing the expansion of the PEAK Uniform programme—set to support 50 NOCs in Dakar following its initial rollout at Milano Cortina 2026.
Lindberg also detailed logistical planning for the upcoming XXVIII ANOC General Assembly in Hong Kong, scheduled for December 7th – 10th, where a new ANOC President will be elected.
Earlier in the week, delegates engaged in five focused roundtables covering the evolution of the Pan American Games, athlete-centred policy, governance, NOC development, and commercial sustainability. The week’s programme also featured dedicated sessions on athlete safeguarding and the Women in Sport Forum.
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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Bermuda Delegation get Update on LA28 NOC Games Preparation
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ANOC participated in the Americas LA28 NOC Games Preparation Forum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which brought together National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from across the continent to advance preparations for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.
To facilitate participation and exchange, the Forum was delivered in two sessions: Spanish-speaking NOCs met on August 17th–18th , followed by the English-speaking NOCs on August 20th–21st.
Bermuda was represented by Vice President Brandon Sousa and Secretary General Branwen Smith-King
The Forum was opened by Garibaldy Bautista, President of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee, alongside welcome remarks from Joanna Zipser-Graves Olympic Solidarity Associate Director and Jimena Saldaña, Secretary General of Panam Sports, who highlighted the importance of providing NOCs with the information, tools and support needed as they prepare their delegations for LA28.
ANOC was represented by Andres Santi, Senior Project and Event Manager, who supported the IOC and Panam Sports representatives throughout the Forum and contributed to the coordination and knowledge-sharing opportunities for participating NOCs.
A team from LA28 provided NOCs with important updates on preparations for the Games, covering key areas including the LA28 Master Plan, sport programme, Olympic Villages, accommodation, transport, ticketing, accreditation and the Delegation Registration Process.
The Forum was designed as an interactive exchange, with NOCs complementing the presentations by sharing case studies and experiences across different areas of Games preparation. Representatives from the IOC and Panam Sports also provided information on their respective programmes and support available to NOCs.
As part of the programme, Mr Santi presented a number of ANOC initiatives that will support NOCs in the lead-up to and during LA28, including the ANOC-PEAK Uniform Programme, the Digital Content Hub and the ANOC.tv Studio. These initiatives will provide practical support while helping NOCs strengthen their visibility and digital content around the Games.
The Forum provided an important opportunity for NOCs across the Americas to coordinate, exchange knowledge and translate the latest LA28 information into their own Games preparation strategies, with the athlete experience at the centre of planning.
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